Maurice Lacroix / AIKONIC Master Triple Retrograde
Key Highlights
- Triple retrograde GMT, day, date and small seconds arranged for intuitive reading.
- Anthracite vertically brushed dial with apertures revealing the rhodium-plated ML291 Manufacture Calibre.
- 43 mm stainless-steel case with black ceramic bezel and crown, 10 ATM water resistance and anti-reflective sapphire crystal.
- Bi-rubber strap with patented ML Easy Change system for tool-free, geometry-matched swaps.
- Automatic ML291 manufacture movement beating at 4 Hz with 38-hour power reserve and an open sapphire caseback.
A New Chapter in Maurice Lacroix Retrogrades
Retrograde displays are a longstanding Maurice Lacroix signature, and the AIKONIC Master Triple Retrograde brings that expertise into the AIKON design language. Earlier Calendar and Double Retrograde models set the stage; this reference adds a third retrograde indication in a contemporary sports watch setting with a manufacture calibre.
Hands travel along arcing scales for GMT, day and date, snapping back to zero at the end of their cycle, enlivening the dial while keeping information easy to read for daily wear and travel.
Dial Architecture and Triple Retrograde Layout
The vertically brushed anthracite base incorporates four apertures that reveal the rhodium-plated mainplate of the ML291 Manufacture Calibre. At 9 o’clock a circular opening houses the small seconds, while retrograde indications for GMT, day and date sit at 12, 3 and 6 o’clock for swift reading.
Circular brushed tracks with silver powder printing frame each aperture and contrast with the vertical brushing beneath. Blued retrograde hands and racks, plus rhodium-plated bridges and polished screws, underline the mechanical character without sacrificing clarity.
The hour and minute hands and applied markers stem from the AIKON vocabulary, with faceted rhodium-plated elements echoing the six double-width arms on the bezel. White SLN on the hour and minute hands supports legibility in low light.
Case, Ceramic Elements and Everyday Robustness
The AIKONIC Master Triple Retrograde is housed in a 43 mm stainless-steel case that alternates brushed and polished surfaces, with a 13.00 mm thickness that balances presence and wearability. Its bezel and crown use black ZrO2 ceramic, carrying the AIKON’s six double-width arms on the bezel and a matching ceramic cap on the crown.
Ceramic components are resistant to scratching and UV light, helping the watch retain its appearance through regular wear. Ten ATM water resistance and an anti-reflective sapphire crystal contribute to durability and clarity in daily use.
ML291 Manufacture Calibre and Finishing
The ML291 automatic manufacture movement drives the hours, minutes, small seconds and triple retrograde displays. It runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), offers an approximate 38-hour power reserve and incorporates 47 jewels.
An open caseback with sapphire crystal reveals the rhodium-plated calibre, decorated with Côtes de Genève on the upper plate and colimaçon on the bridges. The skeletonised rotor combines both finishes and visually links the movement to the mainplate glimpsed through the dial.
Strap and Patented ML Easy Change System
The watch is delivered on a bi-rubber strap that combines a black rubber base with a black textured nylon-imitation rubber insert, accented by black stitching and a black rubber M-logo. This construction underscores the urban positioning of the AIKON while prioritising comfort and robustness on the wrist.
The patented ML Easy Change system allows the strap to be removed and replaced without tools via pivoting links at the case interface, encouraging owners to adapt the watch to different settings.
Why It Matters
For collectors in the GCC, the AIKONIC Master Triple Retrograde unites triple retrograde indications, ceramic external components and a manufacture calibre within the established AIKON design language. The legible layout and ML Easy Change system suit an urban lifestyle in which one watch often moves between business, travel and leisure.
The visible finishing, use of ceramic and water-resistant construction align with expectations for contemporary Swiss luxury in the region, offering a complication-driven piece that remains practical and versatile for everyday wear.
